{"id":1565,"date":"2010-08-01T12:03:17","date_gmt":"2015-12-23T18:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"\/information-for-irs-tax-form-1040ez"},"modified":"2025-05-15T13:17:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T20:17:51","slug":"informacion-para-el-formulario-1040ez-del-irs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/es\/informacion-para-el-formulario-1040ez-del-irs\/","title":{"rendered":"Informaci\u00f3n para el Formulario 1040EZ de impuestos del IRS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you ever filed your taxes in the early 2000s (or at any point before 2018), you might remember IRS Form 1040EZ. It was the fast-and-easy version of a tax return that people with simple finances loved using. Well, maybe \u201cloved\u201d is a bit of an overstatement, but it had no complicated deductions, no dependents, just the basics. Unfortunately, in 2018, the IRS retired this form in favor of a more flexible system.<\/p>\n<p>Even though 1040EZ is no longer part of the current filing lineup, it\u2019s still worth what this form was all about, especially if you\u2019re filing a return for an older year or just curious how today\u2019s tax forms evolved. This quick guide walks you through what 1040EZ was all about, why it got phased out, and what to expect now when filing a basic tax return.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-1565-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Untitled_video34.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Untitled_video34.mp4\">https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/Untitled_video34.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<h2>What is Form 1040EZ?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>El Formulario 1040EZ del IRS es el formulario de impuestos federales sobre los ingresos m\u00e1s corto<\/strong>. Est\u00e1 dise\u00f1ado para los contribuyentes cuyo estatus de declaraci\u00f3n es \"soltero\" o \"casado\/a que declara conjuntamente\" sin dependientes. El Formulario 1040EZ es menos complejo que el Formulario 1040 y el Formulario 1040A, por lo que suele llevar menos tiempo llenarlo y procesarlo. Sin embargo, puede ser m\u00e1s beneficioso utilizar el Formulario 1040 o el Formulario 1040A, ya que esos formularios permiten a los contribuyentes reclamar el estatus de \"cabeza del hogar\" (que suele resultar en un impuesto m\u00e1s bajo que declarando como \"soltero\"), dependientes y varios cr\u00e9ditos y ajustes sobre los ingresos.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 13.008px; line-height: 20.0063px;\" href=\"\/es\/declaracion-de-la-renta-por-internet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">&gt;&gt;<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Comience su E-file GRATUITO<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Un contribuyente puede utilizar el Formulario 1040EZ del IRS si todas las siguientes afirmaciones son ciertas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00c9l o ella tiene ingresos gravables inferiores a $100,000.<\/li>\n<li>\u00c9l o ella declara como \"soltero\/a\" o \"casado\/a que declara conjuntamente\".<\/li>\n<li>No reclama dependientes.<\/li>\n<li>No reclama ajustes a los ingresos.<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\">\u00c9l o ella reclama s\u00f3lo los siguientes cr\u00e9ditos: <a href=\"\/es\/articles\/credito-fiscal-por-ingresos-del-trabajo-eitc\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_self\">Cr\u00e9dito Fiscal por Ingresos Ganados (EITC)<\/a> o cr\u00e9dito federal por impuesto al consumo telef\u00f3nico.<\/li>\n<li>Es menor de 65 a\u00f1os.<\/li>\n<li>No es invidente.<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Tiene ingresos procedentes \u00fanicamente de las siguientes fuentes: sueldos, salarios, propinas, compensaci\u00f3n por desempleo, becas o subvenciones imponibles o dividendos de los Fondos Permanentes de Alaska.<\/li>\n<li>\u00c9l o ella tiene intereses gravables de $1,500 o menos.<\/li>\n<li>\u00c9l o ella no recibi\u00f3 ning\u00fan pago anticipado del EITC.<\/li>\n<li>\u00c9l o ella no debe ning\u00fan impuesto sobre el empleo dom\u00e9stico (de los salarios pagados a un empleado dom\u00e9stico).<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\">No debe ning\u00fan <a href=\"\/es\/articles\/esta-sujeto-al-impuesto-minimo-alternativo\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_self\">impuesto m\u00ednimo alternativo (AMT).<\/a><\/li>\n<li>No es deudor en un caso de bancarrota del Cap\u00edtulo 11 (presentado despu\u00e9s del 16 de octubre de 2005).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>En el caso de los contribuyentes que no cumplan los requisitos anteriores, deber\u00e1 utilizarse el Formulario 1040 o el Formulario 1040A de impuestos.<\/strong> Para reclamar el estatus de declarante \"soltero\" en el Formulario 1040EZ, lo siguiente debe ser cierto a partir del \u00faltimo d\u00eda del a\u00f1o fiscal aplicable (por ejemplo, el 31 de diciembre de 2008 para una declaraci\u00f3n de impuestos de 2008):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nunca ha estado casado.<\/li>\n<li>Se le considera legalmente separado o divorciado (seg\u00fan la ley estatal).<\/li>\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Enviud\u00f3 antes del 1 de enero (de ese a\u00f1o fiscal) y no se volvi\u00f3 a casar durante ese a\u00f1o fiscal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Para reclamar el estatus de \"<strong>casado\/a que declara conjuntamente<\/strong>\" en el Formulario 1040EZ, debe ser cierto lo siguiente:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Se le consideraba legalmente casado el \u00faltimo d\u00eda del a\u00f1o fiscal aplicable.<\/li>\n<li>Su c\u00f3nyuge falleci\u00f3 durante el a\u00f1o fiscal y usted no se volvi\u00f3 a casar durante ese a\u00f1o.<\/li>\n<li>Se le consideraba legalmente casado a partir del \u00faltimo d\u00eda del a\u00f1o fiscal y su c\u00f3nyuge falleci\u00f3 antes de que se presentara su declaraci\u00f3n.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A efectos de impuestos federales, \"<strong>matrimonio<\/strong>\" se define como la uni\u00f3n legal entre un hombre y una mujer como marido y mujer, y \"<strong>c\u00f3nyuge<\/strong>\" se define como una persona del sexo opuesto que es marido o mujer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-13324 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-8927687-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"form 1040ez\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-8927687-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-8927687-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-8927687-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-8927687-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-8927687-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-8927687-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/pexels-n-voitkevich-8927687-640x426.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Form 1040EZ vs. 1040 vs. 1040-SR<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Forms 1040 and 1040-SR carry on the spirit of the old 1040EZ, which was all about making tax filing easier for folks with simple financial situations and a short list of requirements.<\/p>\n<p>These days, most people will find what they need with either the standard 1040 or the 1040-SR. The regular 1040 gives you room to report more types of income and take advantage of various deductions and credits. The 1040-SR offers the same features but is designed specifically for taxpayers aged 65 and up, with a layout that\u2019s easier on the eyes.<\/p>\n<p><b>Formulario 1040<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>Form 1040 is the standard individual income tax return form used by most taxpayers. It accommodates a wide range of tax situations, from simple to complex. Whether you have multiple income sources, claim various deductions and credits, or need to report additional taxes, Form 1040 is designed to handle it all. It&#8217;s the go-to form for filing your federal income taxes.\u200b<\/p>\n<p><b>Formulario 1040-SR<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>Form 1040-SR is an alternative to Form 1040, specifically designed for taxpayers aged 65 and older. Introduced following the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, it features larger print and includes a standard deduction chart directly on the form for easy reference. Functionally, it&#8217;s identical to Form 1040, using the same schedules and instructions. The primary difference lies in its readability enhancements, making it more user-friendly for seniors who prefer paper filing.<\/p>\n<p>While Form 1040EZ is no longer available for current tax years, Form 1040 and Form 1040-SR serve as the primary forms for individual taxpayers. Your choice between Form 1040 and Form 1040-SR depends on your age and personal preference for form layout. Both forms accommodate a variety of tax situations and can be filed electronically or by mail.<\/p>\n<h3>Can You Still Use IRS Form 1040EZ?<\/h3>\n<p>The short answer is no, but you knew that, right? As of the 2018 tax year, the IRS officially retired Form 1040EZ, along with the old 1040A. These were replaced by a redesigned version of Form 1040 that\u2019s meant to be simpler and more flexible for a wider range of taxpayers.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of choosing between multiple simplified forms, everyone now starts with the same Form 1040. Depending on your situation, you might just need the main form, or you may need to attach a few extra schedules. And if you&#8217;re 65 or older, there&#8217;s also Form 1040-SR, which includes the same info but uses larger print and a more user-friendly layout.<\/p>\n<p>So while 1040EZ is a thing of the past, the IRS has tried to keep things simple with newer, streamlined options that cover more tax scenarios in one place.<\/p>\n<h2>The Final Word on IRS Form 1040EZ\u2026<\/h2>\n<p>While IRS Form 1040EZ is officially a thing of the past, its spirit lives on in how simple tax filing can still be today, especially with online tools and the redesigned Form 1040. Whether you used it in the past or just heard about it recently, understanding 1040EZ helps make sense of how tax forms have changed over time.<\/p>\n<p>And if your situation is still pretty straightforward, the current process might feel just as easy as it did with the old form. Taxes may not be fun, but at least they don\u2019t have to be confusing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-13325 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/pexels-olly-3778216-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"form 1040ez\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/pexels-olly-3778216-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/pexels-olly-3778216-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/pexels-olly-3778216-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/pexels-olly-3778216-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/pexels-olly-3778216-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/pexels-olly-3778216-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.irs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/pexels-olly-3778216-640x426.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>IRS Form 1040EZ: FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><b> 1. What was IRS Form 1040EZ used for?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>IRS Form 1040EZ was a simplified version of the regular tax return that made it easy for people with straightforward finances to file their federal income taxes. It worked well if you had just one or two jobs, made less than $100,000, didn\u2019t have kids or any big deductions, and weren\u2019t claiming many credits. It was the simplest federal tax form out there at the time.<\/p>\n<p><b> 2. Why did the IRS get rid of Form 1040EZ?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>The IRS discontinued Form 1040EZ in 2018 to streamline the filing process. Instead of having three different versions of the 1040 (regular, A, and EZ), they created a single Form 1040 that adapts to each taxpayer\u2019s needs using attached schedules. This made things more consistent across the board and gave everyone a more customized experience, even if their taxes were simple.<\/p>\n<p><b> 3. Can I still file my taxes using Form 1040EZ?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>Nope, Form 1040EZ isn\u2019t accepted anymore for any tax year starting in 2018. If you\u2019re filing a prior-year return for 2017 or earlier, then yes, you might need to use 1040EZ if it applied to your situation. But for all current tax years, the regular Form 1040 is what you\u2019ll need to use.<\/p>\n<p><b> 4. What should I use instead of Form 1040EZ now?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>You\u2019ll now use the standard Form 1040, even if your taxes are simple. The good news is that many online tax services make the process just as easy as the old 1040EZ did. If your situation is pretty basic, the software will usually skip the extra forms and just fill out what\u2019s necessary on the main 1040.<\/p>\n<p><b> 5. Was there any benefit to using 1040EZ compared to the new Form 1040?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>Back when it was around, the big draw of 1040EZ was that it was short, sweet, and easy to fill out. Now, the new Form 1040 can be just as simple depending on how you file. The benefit is that it\u2019s more flexible, and even if your situation changes slightly year to year, you won\u2019t have to switch forms like before. Everything is handled in one place.<\/p>\n<p><b>6. I used to qualify for 1040EZ. What should I expect with the current Form 1040?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>If you used 1040EZ in the past, chances are your return will still be easy to file with the modern Form 1040. You\u2019ll probably only need to fill out the main form without any of the extra schedules. The layout might look a little different, but the actual information you need to report is still just basic stuff like wages, taxes withheld, and whether you\u2019re eligible for certain credits. Most online tax tools will walk you through it step by step, so it shouldn\u2019t feel overwhelming at all.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you ever filed your taxes in the early 2000s (or at any point before 2018), you might remember IRS Form 1040EZ. It was the fast-and-easy version of a tax return that people with simple finances loved using. 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